Ph.D., M.S.S. Bryn Mawr
College; B.S.N. University of Cincinnati
Research Interests:
Role changes of adults involved in family elder care.
Religious and spiritual aspects of geriatric social work practice.
Gerontology content in baccalaureate social work programs.
Community-based long-term care.
Substantive Areas:
Gerontological Social Work
Practice Experience:
11 years experience in geriatric and
community health nursing. 10 years experience in family therapy
practice--including 5 years as an AAMFT-approved supervisor. Taught
and supervised social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, clinical
psychologists, and pastoral counselors at the Family Institute
of Philadelphia and the Center for Contextual Therapy.